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Quiz about Foundations of New South Wales

Foundations of New South Wales Quiz

The British fleet that arrived in New South Wales in 1788 intended it to be a mere penal colony. You all know it developed into much more than that, but how much do you actually know about colonial times in New South Wales?

A multiple-choice quiz by jayknoble. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jayknoble

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
209,467

Updated
Oct 30 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
683

Last 3 plays: Guest 159 (9/10), Jane57 (10/10), Guest 49 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who commanded the British fleet that arrived in Sydney Harbour in January, 1788? Hint

Prime Minister John Howard

Captain James Cook

Commander Arthur Phillip

Governor William Bligh

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the rebellion that took place in the colony in 1808, overthrowing the acting Governor, William Bligh? Hint

The Rum Rebellion

The Potato Rebellion

The Beer Rebellion

The Anti Bligh Rebellion

3. What is the name of the 5th Governor of New South Wales, who pulled the colony together after several years of struggle? Hint: His time in office was 1810-1821 (making him the longest serving Governor of the colony). Hint

Charles Augustus Fitzroy

Bob Hawke

Captain John Hunter

Lachlan Macquarie

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Question 4 of 10

4. What would a single female convict most likely do once she was set free in New South Wales? Hint

Go back to Britain

Drink and gamble

Become a teacher

Marry

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Question 5 of 10

5. If a convict was caught slacking at work, what was the most likely punishment? Hint

Sent back to Britain with a letter of dismissal

Six months' hard labour

No dinner for a week

A severe flogging

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Question 6 of 10

6. Once a convict's sentence was complete and they were set free, what social group were they classified as? Hint

The Free Settlers

The Emancipists

The Exclusives

The Natives

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these men is referred to as the true founder of Australia, and was the instigator of a famous rebellion in 1808. He was also one of the most influential landowners of the colonial era. Hint

Ned Kelly

Darcy Wentworth

John Macarthur

Samuel Marsden

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Question 8 of 10

8. How were the Native Aborigines generally treated by the British colonists in colonial New South Wales? Hint

Wonderfully. They were treated like gods!

Soon after colonization they were treated very badly

They had no contact at all

The colonists killed them on arrival in 1788

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Question 9 of 10

9. What social activity was viewed by the Anglican church as the most disgusting display of public indecency ever seen? It was practised by the "lower orders" in pubs around 1830. Hint

Playing Poker

Social Dancing

Meat Raffles

Drinking competitions

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Question 10 of 10

10. What natural discovery attracted an enormous influx of immigrants to Australia, beginning in the 1850s? Hint

Oil

Snake skin

Eucalyptus

Gold

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who commanded the British fleet that arrived in Sydney Harbour in January, 1788?

Answer: Commander Arthur Phillip

Captain James Cook arrived in Australia in 1770, and 18 years later, a British fleet arrived in New South Wales, bound for settlement and commanded by Arthur Phillip who consequently became 1st Governor of the new Colony.

2. What was the name of the rebellion that took place in the colony in 1808, overthrowing the acting Governor, William Bligh?

Answer: The Rum Rebellion

It was given this name by a historian because of the suspected link between the rebellion and the thriving rum trade, which was run by the New South Wales Corps that lead the uprising. The real cause of the rebellion is still debated.

Answer: Lachlan Macquarie

Macquarie is documented as the finest Governor the colony ever had. There are several places around New South Wales named in his honour, including Port Macquarie and the prestigious Macquarie University.

4. What would a single female convict most likely do once she was set free in New South Wales?

Answer: Marry

The only thing women were good for, according to the men in the patriarchal society, was having children. The second most likely thing she would do would be prostitution.

5. If a convict was caught slacking at work, what was the most likely punishment?

Answer: A severe flogging

Floggings were common and were often given unnecessarily.

6. Once a convict's sentence was complete and they were set free, what social group were they classified as?

Answer: The Emancipists

They were emancipated, therefore they were known as "emancipists". The free settlers were those who came to the colony to live by choice, not as convicts, and the exclusives were the wealthy class, also free settlers, but classified in a separate social group. The natives were the Aborigines who lived in Australia prior to British settlement.

Answer: John Macarthur

John Macarthur is described by a number of historians as the founder of Australia, yet he is also documented to have been ruthless, arrogant and deceiving to the government of the colony, especially Governor William Bligh.

8. How were the Native Aborigines generally treated by the British colonists in colonial New South Wales?

Answer: Soon after colonization they were treated very badly

The Aborigines, who were very gentle people by nature, were treated as if they were animals by the new settlers. They were often shot like dogs just for being in an Englishman's sight. Very many Aboriginal tribes were massacred for no reason, a famous example being the bloody 'Mile Creek Massacre' which involved the beheading of native children.

9. What social activity was viewed by the Anglican church as the most disgusting display of public indecency ever seen? It was practised by the "lower orders" in pubs around 1830.

Answer: Social Dancing

Social dancing was seen as the ultimate disgrace to the colony, and to God! Dancing was a cultural art, saved for the upper classes to tastefully practice on special occasions. When it was adapted by publicans in a less than respectable manner, the church went into uproar!

10. What natural discovery attracted an enormous influx of immigrants to Australia, beginning in the 1850s?

Answer: Gold

This era beginning in 1851 was known as the 'Gold Rushes'. There is no doubt that the this time had a huge effect on the Australian economy. The name 'digger' affectionately given to Aussies today, came from the name given to the men who dug during this era.

Source: Author jayknoble

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